GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Parents and Legal Guardians,
Peace be with you, and thank you for your interest in the catechetical programmes at St Anne’s Church. We are grateful for your desire to journey with us in the faith formation of your children.
We welcome requests for transfers from families coming from other parishes in Singapore, as well as registrations for younger siblings of children who are currently attending catechism at St Anne’s. Most of our catechetical sessions take place on Saturdays. Our Special Needs programme is an exception and is held on Sunday afternoons. Please note that registration for the RCIY programme is currently closed.
For families who have moved into the parish boundaries of St Anne’s Church and wish to transfer from another parish, we kindly ask for a letter of transfer from your current parish’s catechetical coordinator. This letter should include your child’s catechetical attendance over the past two years and a record of the sacraments received to date. This helps us to better support your child’s continued faith journey.
As we serve a large and growing catechetical community of around 900 children, and in view of limited catechist availability and space at certain levels, priority will be given to:
- children residing within St Anne’s parish boundaries;
- children with older siblings already attending catechism at St Anne’s; and
- children of parishioners who are actively involved in parish ministries or communities.
These measures allow us to care for each child responsibly and to maintain a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
Parents and Legal Guardians are invited to complete the online registration form available on this page. Kindly ensure that uploaded files are within 1MB in total and submitted in PDF or JPG format. Due to the large number of enquiries we receive, we regret that registrations submitted by email cannot be accepted.
If you have any general questions, please feel free to contact us at sac.catechist@catholic.org.sg. For enquiries specifically related to the RCIY programme, which remains closed until further notice, please email sac.pastoral.formation@catholic.org.sg.
Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued trust. We look forward to walking alongside you and your family as we grow together in faith.
Yours in Christ,
Catechetical Office
St Anne’s Church
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📞 Contact Us
Email: sac.catechist@catholic.org.sg
Coordinator: Christine Chan
Administrator: To be advised
Phone: 6881 3197 (available during office hours only)
📍 Location
We are located at the First Level of the Parish Centre (same level as the canteen), directly next to the lift and below the Priests’ office.
Office Landline: 6881 3197 (available during office hours only)
🕒 Office Hours
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
We are closed on all other days and on public holidays.
SHARE your faith stories with our 900+ children/youths. We need you! Yes, we are that big! 735 families send their children/youth to our parish.
Commitments?
Primary roles are to prepare and share with the class on a weekly basis during the school terms.
Skills required?
A willing and an open heart to allow God to make use of us in this Ministry to share God’s Love story for us. A practicing Catholic who has been baptised and confirmed.
How to join?
Just email SAC.CATECHIST@CATHOLIC.ORG.SG or speak to our Spiritual Director Fr Simon Ho and we will be in touch with you.
Love is an action; not a saying. Being a catechist… my little way of loving God…
Thank you God for letting me grow with the children in faith and to serve joyfully…
I thought I was the one “GIVING” to the children, I have gained so much more from them and from the process. I have learned what service and stewardship is all about….. I do not need to be perfect, I just need to be available.
Joining “CLAY” actually made me more involved with the Church and gives me a sense of belonging …. There is so much to be done, but so little helpers. Saying that you have no time is always an easy excuse, just put aside a few hours of your time and knowledge for the service of God and His Children, will actually make the Church a better place for our children to grow in their faith
Useful Links for Catechists:
Office for Catechesis (OFC): www.catechesis.org.sg/home
Courses and Events (organised by OFC): https://www.catechesis.org.sg/courses-events
Useful Links for Parents:
Confirmation Dates for 2025 & 2026: https://www.catholic.sg/confirmation-dates/
More resources for parents, https://parents.catholic.sg/
and more resources for parents and catechists: https://www.smp.org/search/?s=resources&q=active+learning
About the Catechetical Ministry
The Catechetical Ministry provides on-going faith formation for baptised children and teens and prepares them for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
We also conduct the Bridging Programme for those aged 9 to 12 years. It is suited for the following who are:
- baptised with no formal catechesis or;
- from overseas or;
- unbaptised and wish to be baptised
Your vocation from God is not only as a teacher of faith but also to walk in the footsteps of Jesus.
The six fundamental tasks of a Catechist (GDC #85) are to:
- Promote the knowledge of faith.
- Give moral formation.
- Provide liturgical education.
- Teach how to pray.
- Educate for community life.
- Initiate into the missionary dimension.
Our Catechetical Family
Our Ministry consists of the following in order to serve St Anne’s Church more effectively:
- Sharing our Faith (as above) from K1 to L9 (Sec 3) in Catechetical Sessions
- Conduct Bridging for Children
- Conduct preparatory sessions for our Special Needs Children
- Children’s Liturgy (for Sunday 11:30 AM mass)
TIME SLOTS BY LEVEL for 2026
